About this episode

Melanie discusses the nuances of low carb diets and their impact on kidney stones.

You may have heard that "low carb diets aren't good for kidney stones". This is generally true, but what IS a low carb diet? They aren't all created equal. How can you go about a "low carb" diet safely? In this episode, Melanie sheds light on the nuance of carbohydrates and kidney stones. Blog: Keto and Kidney Stones Blog: Kidney Stones & Diabetes: What YOU Can Do Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Betz

Topics covered

• low carb diets
• kidney stones
• nutrition
• health advice
• carbohydrates

Keywords

• low carb diet
• kidney stones
• nutrition
• carbohydrates
• health advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kidney Dietitian

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